CURRICULUM MAP

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE-9th-12th Grade

Career and Family Issues

Integrate Multiple Life Roles And Responsibilities In Family, Work And Community Settings.
1.1.1  Examine policies, issues, and trends in the workplace and community that impact individuals and families.
1.1.2  Analyze the impact of social, economic, and technological change on work and family dynamics.
1.1.3  Analyze ways that individual career goals can enhance the family’s capacity to meet goals for all family members.
1.1.4  Analyze the potential impact of career path decisions on balancing work and family.
1.1.5  Determine goals for life-long learning and leisure opportunities for all family members.
1.1.6  Determine skills and knowledge needed to develop a life plan for achieving individual, family, and career goals.
1.3.4  Examine community resources and systems of formal and informal support available to individuals and families.
Analyze the impact of family as a system on individuals and society.
6.1.1  Examine family as a basic unit of society.
6.1.2  Determine the role of family in transmitting societal expectations.
6.1.3  Examine global influences on today’s families.
6.1.4  Examine the role of family in teaching culture and traditions across the life span.
6.1.5  Examine the role of family in developing independence, interdependence, and commitment of family members.
Analyze Factors That Impact Human Growth And Development
12.2.2  Determine the impact of social, economics, and technological forces on individual growth and development.
12.2.3  Examine the effects of gender, ethnicity, and culture on individual development.
12.2.4  Examine the effects of life events on individuals’ physical and emotional development.
12.3.2  Examine the role of communication on human growth and development.
Demonstrate Respectful And Caring Relationships In The Family, Workplace, And Community.
13.1.1  Examine processes for building and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
13.1.2  Examine the impact of various stages of the family life cycle on interpersonal relationships.
13.1.3  Compare physical, emotional, and intellectual responses in stable and unstable relationships.
13.1.4  Determine factors that contribute to healthy and unhealthy relationships.
13.1.5  Explore processes for handling unhealthy relationships.
13.1.6  Determine stress management strategies for family, work, and community settings.
13.2.1  Examine the impact of personal characteristics on relationships.
13.2.2  Consider the effect of personal needs on relationships.
13.2.4  Determine the impact of life span events and conditions on relationships.
13.2.5  Explain the impact of personal standards and codes of conduct on interpersonal relationships.
13.3.1  Examine communication styles and their effects on relationships.
13.3.2  Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal behaviors and attitudes that contribute to effective communication.
13.3.3  Demonstrate effective listening and feedback techniques.
13.3.4  Examine barriers to communication in family, work, and community settings.
13.3.5  Practice ethical principles of communication in family, community, and work settings.
13.3.6  Examine the impact of communication technology in family, work, and community settings.
13.3.7  Examine the roles and functions of communication in family, work, and community settings.
13.4.1  Determine the origin and development of attitudes and behaviors regarding conflict.
13.4.2  Determine how similarities and differences among people affect conflict prevention and management.
13.4.3  Determine the roles of decision making and problem solving in reducing and managing conflict.
13.4.4  Appraise nonviolent strategies that address conflict.
13.4.6  Assess community resources that support conflict prevention and management.
Demonstrate Respectful And Caring Relationships In The Family, Workplace, And Community.
15.2.2  Select communication strategies that promote positive self-esteem in family members.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
I. LISTENING SKILLS
	6.  Restate or paraphrase a conversation to confirm what was said
II. ORAL COMMUNICATION
	3.  Use interviewing techniques to gather information.
III. MATHEMATICS
	5.  Construct and interpret tables, charts, maps, and/or graphs
IV. WRITING
	1.  Use language, organization, and format appropriate to the subject matter, purpose, and audience
V. COMPUTER LITERACY
	2.  Compose, organize, and edit information using a computer
	3.  Use functions to store, query, retrieve, and sort data
VI. HUMAN RELATION SKILLS
	3.  Demonstrate characteristics of a positive self concept
	5. Demonstrate interpersonal skills:
	a. Tact and diplomacy
	b. Respect for others
	c. Respect for diversity
	d. Recognition of others’ strengths
	e. Positive assertiveness
	f. Positive attitude
VII. DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING
	4.  Utilize problem solving skills
	a. Identify the problem for resolution
	b. Define critical issues
	c. Analyze causes of a problem
	d. Utilize research and assessment skills
	e. Examine results of a problem
	f. Offer solutions to a problem
	g. Select a solution to a problem
	h. Implement an action plan
IX. TIME MANAGEMENT
	7.  Create a time plan for solving a problem
	8.  Develop a daily time plan for work, family, and other responsibilities
	9.  Utilize time management strategies to reduce work and family conflicts
	10. Demonstrate stress management skills
XII. CAREER PLANNING
	6.  Recognize potential impact of career choice on family and personal life